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CU66 VSM

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 VSM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,276 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 40,276 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 33,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension are bush bonding is failing causing the front tyres to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage to the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension are bush bonding is failing causing the front tyres to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,684 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 11,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 11,448 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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CU66 VSM is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU66 VSM registered?

CU66 VSM is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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